Morton Künstler 1927 - 2025
Our 97-year-old artist, father, friend, and colleague passed away on February 2, 2025. He had a prolific life and career, yet happily said many times “I never worked a day in my life!” He is missed by all who were lucky to have known him and his paintings.
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of condolence messages and notes. Thank you.
Our store is OPEN
Our inventory is full of prints and books
that were previously signed by Mort.
Signed giclées are more limited; please contact us at info@mortkunstler.com if you are
looking for a specific giclée title and do not see it available on our website.
Licensing Mort’s Images
Join us as a licensing partner. Mort Künstler’s works of art have proven to be a successful component of advertising campaigns, museum installations, television and film productions, books and magazines, products and other commercial and educational ventures.
We would be happy to work with you to make your venture a success.
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History in Photos
1986
New York Governor Mario Cuomo made a speech in New York City at ceremonies dedicating the reopening of the Statue of Liberty at which the Mort Künstler trilogy on immigration - First View of the Lady, Main Hall - Ellis Island and Freedom - was featured. Attending the Awards Dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria on October 27, 1986 were such luminaries as Bob Hope, Vic Damone, Lee Iacocca, Diahann Carrol, Alan Shepard, John Denver, Cardinal John O’Connor and Barbara Walters!
When talking to Mort Künstler, one would never guess that he is the world’s leading painter of historical subject matter. Nor would one guess that so many people turn out for his signings that he often ends the day with bleeding fingers. A genial and unassuming man, Künstler emits a passion and excitement for his work in Civil War art. ‘I fall in love with all my paintings,’ said Künstler when asked which is his favorite.
Sharon LaSalle
Fauquier Times-Democrat